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DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Deceased Mother’s Pension Payments and Pays Full Restitution of Nearly $13,000
… Karen Walsh, a 68-year-old Rochester woman, pleaded guilty to stealing $12,973 in state pension payments sent to her mother, whose death had not been reported to the pension system. As part of the plea, Walsh was ordered … Karen Walsh a 68yearold Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing $12973 in state pension payments sent to her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-deceased-mothers-pension-payments-and-pays-fullState Agencies Bulletin No. 1275
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new deduction codes 616 PAF Retirement Before Tax (PAF BTX) and 618 PAF Arrears … 23, 2013 OSC Actions OSC has created new deduction codes 616 PAF Retirement Before Tax (PAF BTX) and 618 PAF Arrears … code 617 PAF Retirement After Tax (PAF ATX) to code 616 PAF Retirement Before Tax (PAF BTX); and who currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1275-new-deduction-code-616-paf-retirement-tax-paf-btx-and-new-deductionUse of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether FFI tax money was spent in accordance with special act … of the State of New York (FASNY). FFI is generated from a tax imposed on the premiums of fire insurance policies … in the State. The insurer will collect and remit the tax money generally to NYS Department of Financial Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 1776
… 590-A, limits on the amount that can be deducted do not affect the amount that can be contributed. The IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1776-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2019State Agencies Bulletin No. 2167
… 13 Retirement Plan Checkbox Decision Chart In accordance with the IRS Publication for the General Instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2167-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2023State Agencies Bulletin No. 1862
… by the plan even if the individual elects not to join or does not contribute to the plan. IRS Regulations require the … Yes Note: Contributing to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation does not affect whether the Retirement Plan Checkbox is checked; that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1862-retirement-plan-checkbox-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2020State Agencies Bulletin No. 2084
… by the plan even if the individual elects not to join or does not contribute to the plan. IRS Regulations require the … Note: Contributing to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation does not affect whether the Retirement Plan Checkbox is checked; that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2084-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2022State Agencies Bulletin No. 1598
… Payroll Retirement will notify the agency and the PayCalc team if the information is approved, and the agency should … Job History to a termination row (TER). The PayCalc team will review and approve the Correct History. Agency … completed, the agency will contact the Payroll Retirement team and after confirmation, Payroll Retirement will approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1598-terminating-retirement-plans-active-employees-prior-job-action-retireContributing Toward Your Retirement – State Police Plan
… contributions are taken after taxes. At retirement, the annuity you receive would be treated as taxable income, however because you made post-tax contributions, a portion of your pension would be non-taxable. To begin making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/contributing-toward-your-retirementInvestment of Retirement Funds
… Legislative Session 2021-2022: Investment of Retirement Funds – S.9051 (Jackson) – Permits investment of retirement funds in mortgages guaranteed by New York state homes and … Permits investment of retirement funds in mortgages guaranteed by New York state homes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-retirement-fundsRetirement System Membership – State Police Plan
… working for New York State or any municipal employer in the State, membership in the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) … Social Security Law) covers every member and officer of the New York State Division of State Police, which falls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/retirement-system-membershipBaldwinsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-65)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management practices for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/baldwinsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-65State Agencies Bulletin No. 872
… To inform agencies of the new process for checking the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of the Form W-2 Wage and … In accordance with IRS Publication 590, “Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs),” and Instructions for Form W-2, the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of the Form W-2 must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/872-change-process-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-269)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … Springs Central School District is located in the Towns of Arcadia, Hopewell, Junius, Lyons, Manchester, Phelps and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/phelps-clifton-springs-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016mState Agencies Bulletin No. 261
… Purpose To notify agencies of changes to the Master File and to provide the Master File … 'Filler' fields. There has been no change to the size of the file. PR50 information will only be shown if the … names have been changed on existing fields. The length of these fields has not changed. Field Changes: Service Date, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/261-changes-master-fileState Agencies Bulletin No. 1745
… and optional members submitted through the Retirement Online Enrollment Dashboard . Update the General Deductions … must enroll optional employees through the Retirement Online Enrollment Dashboard . Stop Entering NYSLRS … that rejects. Questions For questions regarding Retirement Online issues or support, please contact the Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1745-payserv-updates-resulting-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims—many of them seniors—between 2015 and 2017. Matthew Eckstein, 52, … on Feb. 8, 2022, before Judge Teresa Corrigan to charges of Grand Larceny in the First Degree (a B felony) and … on this case. “Matthew Eckstein brazenly took advantage of people who trusted him to line his own pockets and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… what you look like or where you come from, we all deserve full equality and the chance to succeed, especially within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentOpinion 88-36
… Accordingly, while a sheriff may be liable to a private party for his wrongful acts and those of his subordinates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36Retirement System Membership – Forest Rangers Plan
… and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) must become members of the Retirement System. When you become a member, you must … complete and file a membership application with the Office of the State Comptroller. Special Plan Coverage 1 If you … as a forest ranger with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) on or after January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/retirement-system-membership